Basketball? Football? Pratl still uncertain

Richards football and basketball star Shaun Pratl caught a pass from Dwyane Wade and slammed it home during a break in Wade's Converse commercial filming Tuesday at the high school gym in Oak Lawn.

The 6-foot-8-inch Pratl still hasn't decided if he'll play football or basketball in college.

"I know I have to make a decision, but I like both sports, so it's hard," said Pratl, who helped lead the Bulldogs to the Class 4A title last season. His top choices in football: Boston College, UCLA, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Michigan State. In basketball, he is considering Southern Illinois, St. Louis, Illinois State, Indiana State and Eastern Illinois.

Fast start

Lake Forest is 2-0, thanks in large part to junior quarterback Tommy Rees. In victories over Palatine and Deerfield, Rees completed 59 of 95 passes for 654 yards and seven touchdowns.

His top receiver was going to be 6-4 Zach Telander, but he tore a knee ligament in practice four days before the opener. Connor Moutvic has emerged, having caught 10 passes for 230 yards and two TDs against Deerfield.

Must-see TV

Comcast 100 (digital channel 100) is televising a half-hour special on retired Richards football coach Gary Korhonen at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with replays at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Among those paying tribute to the state's winningest coach are former players such as Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski and Tribune columnist John Kass.